Praise for Previous Editions:
"This book is a milestone and must-have for anyone involved in the care of those with cancer."
--American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
"This reference provides a comprehensive, pragmatic approach for physical medicine physicians; speech, occupational, and physical therapists; and nurses with cancer survivor responsibilities...[ A]ny cancer program with significant rehabilitation services will find this a useful addition to its library."
--JAMA (Journal of the American Medical Association)
The third edition of this benchmark reference on cancer rehabilitation continues to deliver a definitive overview of the principles of cancer care and best practices for restoring function and quality of life to cancer survivors. Edited by a world-renowned specialist in cancer rehabilitation and featuring chapters by some of the world's leading cancer rehabilitation experts, the book provides time-tested strategies for providing quality care to cancer patients along with foundational examinations of cancer types and their assessment and management that will inform care providers unfamiliar with caring for cancer patients.
The completely revised third edition provides new chapters on breast surgery-related pain syndromes, predicting prognosis in cancer rehabilitation, and the business of cancer rehabilitation along with important information on prospective rehabilitation. Featuring updates throughout to major topics including imaging in cancer and key disorders, the text incorporates major changes that have recently occurred in the fields of oncology and cancer rehabilitation. Not only does it provide the latest scientific research; it describes the clinical approach and thinking of top clinicians to optimally integrate the science and art of medicine. Additional sections explore the identification, evaluation, and treatment of specific impairments and disabilities that result from cancer and the treatment of cancer. Purchase includes online access via most mobile devices or computers.
New to the Third Edition:
Completely revised and updated to incorporate major changes in oncology and rehabilitation
New chapter on breast surgery-related pain syndromes
New chapter on predicting prognosis in cancer rehabilitation
New chapter on the business of cancer rehabilitation
New information on prospective rehabilitation
Key Features:
Addresses essential aspects of oncology and medical complications of cancer to inform rehabilitation decisions and strategies
Provides current knowledge on all major topics in cancer rehabilitation including pain assessment and management, neuromuscular and skeletal dysfunction, and neurologic and general rehabilitation issues
Key points in each chapter reinforce learning
Edited by world-renowned cancer rehabilitation specialist with esteemed contributors from multiple disciplines and respected cancer centers
Dedication
Table of Contents
Contributors
Foreword
Preface
PRINCIPLES
SECTION I. Introduction
Chapter
1. The History of Cancer Rehabilitation
Chapter
2. Cancer Statistics
Chapter
3. Principles of Neoplasia
Chapter
4. Principles of Antineoplastic Therapeutics
Chapter
5. Principles of Breast Tumor Resection
Chapter
6. Principles of Breast Reconstruction in Cancer
Chapter
7. Principles of Radiotherapy in Cancer
Chapter
8. Principles of Orthopedic Surgery in Cancer
Chapter
9. Principles of Spine Surgery in Cancer
Chapter
10. Principles of Body Imaging in Cancer
Chapter
11. Principles of Musculoskeletal Imaging in Cancer
Chapter
12. Principles of Brain Imaging in Cancer
Chapter
13. Principles of Head and Neck Imaging in Cancer
Chapter
14. Principles of Spine Imaging in Cancer
Chapter
15. Principles of Plexus Imaging in Cancer
SECTION II. Evaluation and Management of Malignancy
Chapter
16. Evaluation and Management of Breast Cancer
Chapter
17. Evaluation and Management of Central Nervous System Tumors
Chapter
18. Evaluation and Management of Thyroid Cancer
Chapter
19. Evaluation and Management of Gastrointestinal Cancer
Chapter
20. Evaluation and Management of Prostate and Genitourinary Cancer
Chapter
21. Evaluation and Management of Gynecologic Cancer
Chapter
22. Evaluation and Management of Head and Neck Cancer
Chapter
23. Evaluation and Management of Leukemia, Myelodysplasia, and
Multiple Myeloma
Chapter
24. Evaluation and Management of Lung and Bronchus Cancer
Chapter
25. Evaluation and Management of Lymphoma
Chapter
26. Evaluation and Management of Pediatric Cancers
Chapter
27. Evaluation and Management of Sarcomas
Chapter
28. Evaluation and Management of Primary Bone Tumors
Chapter
29. Evaluation and Management of Melanoma
SECTION III. Medical Complications of Cancer
Chapter
30. Cardiovascular Complications of Cancer and its Treatment
Chapter
31. Pulmonary Complications of Cancer and its Treatment
Chapter
32. Gastrointestinal Complications of Cancer and its Treatment
Chapter
33. Renal Complications of Cancer and its Treatment
Chapter
34. Endocrine Complications of Cancer and its Treatment
Chapter
35. Hematologic and Thromboembolic Complications of Cancer and its
Treatment
Chapter
36. Infectious Complications of Cancer and its Treatment
Chapter
37. Paraneoplastic Complications of Cancer and its Treatment
Chapter
38. Dermatologic Complications of Cancer and its Treatment
PRACTICE
SECTION IV. Pain in Cancer
Chapter
39. Approach to Evaluation of Pain Disorders in the Cancer Patient
Chapter
40. Somatic Pain in Cancer
Chapter
41. Visceral Pain in Cancer
Chapter
42. Neuropathic Pain in Cancer
Chapter
43. Nonpharmacologic Pain Management in the Cancer Patient
Chapter
44. Pharmacologic Pain Management in the Cancer Patient
Chapter
45. Interventional Pain Management in the Cancer Patient
SECTION V. Neurological and Neuromuscular Complications of Cancer
Chapter
46. Rehabilitation of Patients with Brain Tumors
Chapter
47. Rehabilitation of Patients with Spinal Cord Dysfunction in the
Cancer Setting
Chapter
48. Radiculopathy in Cancer
Chapter
49. Plexopathy in Cancer
Chapter
50. Peripheral Neuropathy in Cancer
Chapter
51. Neuromuscular Junction Disorders in Cancer
Chapter
52. Myopathies in Cancer
Chapter
53. Motor Neuron Disease in Cancer
Chapter
54. Autonomic Dysfunction in Cancer
Chapter
55. Electrodiagnosis in Cancer
SECTION VI. Musculoskeletal Complications of Cancer
Chapter
56. Spine Disorders in Cancer
Chapter
57. Upper Extremity Disorders in Cancer
Chapter
58. Lower Extremity Disorders in Cancer
Chapter
59. Osteoporosis in Cancer
Chapter
60. Bone Metastases
SECTION VII. General Topics in Cancer Rehabilitation
Chapter
61. Precautions in Cancer Rehabilitation
Chapter
62. Principles of Physical and Occupational Therapy
Chapter
63. Therapeutic Modalities in Cancer
Chapter
64. Therapeutic Exercise in Cancer
Chapter
65. Postsurgical Rehabilitation in Cancer
Chapter
66. Nutritional Care of the Cancer Patient
Chapter
67. Sexuality Issues in Cancer Rehabilitation
Chapter
68. Distress and Other Psychiatric Considerations in Cancer
Rehabilitation
Chapter
69. Prehabilitation and Prospective Rehabilitation in Cancer
Chapter
70. Principles of Inpatient Cancer Rehabilitation
Chapter
71. Rehabilitation of the Pediatric Cancer Patient
Chapter
72. Rehabilitation Needs of Older Patients with Cancer
Chapter
73. The Role of Rehabilitation in Palliative Care
Chapter
74. Complementary Therapies in Cancer Rehabilitation and Symptom
Management
SECTION VIII. Specific Diagnoses in Cancer Rehabilitation
Chapter
75. Balance and Gait Dysfunction in the Cancer Patient
Chapter
76. Cancer Related Fatigue
Chapter
77. Aromatase Inhibitor-Induced Arthralgias
Chapter
78. Post-Breast Surgery Pain Syndrome
Chapter
79. Graft-Versus-Host Disease
Chapter
80. Radiation Fibrosis Syndrome
Chapter
81. Communication and Swallowing Dysfunction in the Cancer Patient
Chapter
82. Bladder Dysfunction in the Cancer Patient
Chapter
83. Bowel Dysfunction in the Cancer Patient
Chapter
84. Neurocognitive Dysfunction in the Cancer Patient
Chapter
85. Addressing Cancer-Related Disability: Activities of Daily Living
and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living
Chapter
86. Evaluation and Management of Edema and Lymphedema in the Cancer
Patient
SECTION IX. Special Topics in Cancer Rehabilitation
Chapter
87. Predicting Prognosis in Cancer Rehabilitation
Chapter
88. Building a Cancer Rehabilitation Program
Chapter
89. The Business of Cancer Rehabilitaton
Chapter
90. Functional Measurement in Patients with Cancer
Chapter
91. Research Issues and Funding Priorities in Cancer Rehabiliation
Chapter
92. Health Maintenance and Screening in Cancer Survivors
Chapter
93. Barriers to Accessing Cancer Rehabilitation
Index
Michael Dean Stubblefield, MD, is a graduate of Brown University with dual degrees in biology and honors in philosophy. He received his medical degree from the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and completed a combined residency in internal medicine and physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center in New York City. He is triple board certified in PM&R, internal medicine, and electrodiagnostic medicine (EMG).
Dr. Stubblefield started his career in cancer rehabilitation at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in 2001, ultimately rising to the position of Chief of Cancer Rehabilitation. He built the program from a handful of inpatient therapists to a robust team of more than one hundred therapists and five physicians.
Dr. Stubblefield joined Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation as Medical Director for Cancer Rehabilitation in 2015. He serves as the National Medical Director for Cancer Rehabilitation and Complex Medical for Select Medical as well as the National Medical Director for the ReVital Cancer Rehabilitation Program. ReVital has grown under his leadership to include more than 1000 highly trained cancer rehabilitation therapists practicing in hundreds of centers in 25 states.
Dr. Stubblefield is globally recognized as a leader in the field of cancer rehabilitation. His clinical expertise is in the identification, evaluation, and rehabilitation of neuromuscular, musculoskeletal, pain, and functional disorders resulting from cancer and its treatment, particularly those caused by radiation and neurotoxic chemotherapy. He is an expert electromyographer and performs procedures such as botulinum toxin (Botox) injections for the relief of pain and spasm in cancer survivors.
Dr. Stubblefield has been on the Castle Connolly list of America's top doctors, America's top doctors for cancer, and New York metro area's top doctors for many years. He is an accomplished researcher who has published extensively, authored numerous review articles and book chapters, and frequently lectures on a wide range of cancer rehabilitation-related topics. In addition to his role as editor of Cancer Rehabilitation: Principles and Practice, the only comprehensive textbook in the field, Dr. Stubblefield is a peer reviewer for more than 30 journals.
